Europe

Ukraine’s silent battle: Mental health crisis among war-weary troops

After three years of relentless war, Ukraine is facing a mental health crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed by soldiers suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Doctors say the hidden wounds could linger for decades. Yan Boechat reports from Lviv in western Ukraine.

Church of England eyes disciplining clergy over child abuse scandal 

The church has been in crisis over safeguarding the vulnerable since the November report, which said ex-leader Justin Welby had taken insufficient action to stop one of the church's most prolific serial abusers

Pope’s condition shows ‘slight improvement,’ Vatican says

Francis is battling double pneumonia

Talks to protect Earth's biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda

The overall financial aim was to achieve $20 billion a year in the fund by 2025, and then $30 billion by 2030. So far, only $383 million had been pledged as of November

Russian aerial attacks hit Kyiv, Sumy

Russia days it shot down 20 Ukrainian drones

Trump hosts French leader to discuss Ukraine endgame

President Donald Trump says he’s nearing a deal with Ukraine and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, after meetings at the White House with France’s leader, Emmanuel Macron, where he urged Europe to take a bigger role, and Paris pushed for more assurances from Moscow. Anita Powell reports.

Musicians release silent album to protest UK's AI copyright changes

Creative industries globally are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own output after being trained on popular works without necessarily paying the creators of the original content

Trump hosts French leader to discuss Ukraine endgame

US president urged Europe to take a larger role in ending the war

China eyes Trump's Ukraine strategy, strengthens ties with Russia

Why China commended direct US-Russia talks on Ukraine

Chechen leader Kadyrov wants to rule for life

Analyst notes Russia’s military equipment losses in war with Ukraine

'There are reasons for concern' about pope’s health, friend says